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Teddy Roosevelt: “Every executive head who advises violent, instead of gradual, action, or who advocates ill-considered and sweeping…”

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Every executive head who advises violent, instead of gradual, action, or who advocates ill-considered and sweeping measures of reform (especially if they are tainted with vindictiveness and disregard for the rights of the minority) is particularly blameworthy.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns against hasty and vindictive reforms proposed by executives, stressing the importance of careful consideration.

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